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Springfield week in review: Crisis builds with no budget
Disappointing. Frustrating. Intolerable. These are just a few words that come to mind when characterizing the Senate’s week (Feb. 27-March 3) of little action, especially when it comes to our number one job: the state budget. However, I still have hope that common sense and courage will win in the end, and we will get a budget that will allow Illinois to move forward economically. -
Northwestern justice center gets OK to inspect jail for Cahokia resident claiming wrongful incarceration
BENTON – Northwestern University lawyers representing a man with the mind of a child who spent seven months in St. Clair County jail for a crime he didn’t commit have gained court approval to inspect and photograph the jail. -
Duebbert re-assigned to administrative duties while police investigate 'person of interest' parolee who lived with judge
St. Clair County Circuit Judge Ron Duebbert has been re-assigned to administrative duties due to his involvement with a registered violent offender who is now a "person of interest" in a Belleville murder investigation, according to Chief Judge Andrew Gleeson who entered the re-assignment order today. -
St. Clair County voter fraud cases between ’12 and ‘15 awaiting justice
Six felony suspects in St. Clair County ballot violations that occurred from 2012 to 2015 haven’t felt the hand of justice since they posted bond. -
St. Clair County holds first expungement and record-sealing event
BELLEVILLE — At an event geared toward giving non-violent offenders a second chance, volunteers helped qualifying individuals take the first steps toward expunging or sealing their criminal records. -
Should investigators hired by the State's Attorney be able to arrest suspected drug traffickers?
A special investigation unit designed to crack down on drug trafficking on main thoroughfares in Madison County is on hold while the Illinois Supreme Court reviews the legality of a program that arguably gives state’s attorneys their own police force. -
Photo left off former attorney Tom Lakin's sex offender profile, failing to comply with registration statute
Former attorney Tom Lakin’s sexual offender profile is expected to be updated as soon as possible after he failed to provide a photo in accordance with state law. -
Madison County jurors find for Contegra in fraud case; Plaintiff awarded $50,000 in suit over construction of Fairview Heights forensics lab
Madison County jurors found for plaintiff Contegra Construction Company LLC in a fraud case concerning the construction of the Metro East Forensics Laboratory on March 10 after an eight-day trial in Circuit Judge Barbara Crowder’s court. -
Fraud case over Fairview Heights forensic lab construction at trial in Crowder's court; Defendant says he is entitled to res judicata from AIW's bankrupcty case
A fraud case concerning the construction of the Metro East Forensics Laboratory in Fairview Heights is at trial this week in Madison County Circuit Judge Barbara Crowder’s court. -
Biotech X-Ray sued over alleged injuries in Illinois 13 accident
BELLEVILLE – A woman is suing individually and on behalf of her minor daughter for injuries they allegedly both sustained in an automobile accident. -
Passenger sues driver following crash into embankment
EDWARDSVILLE – A Madison County man is suing an East Alton motorist, alleging negligence after the plaintiff says he was injured in an automobile driven by the defendant. -
Former Madison County GOP chair to run for County Board District 17 seat
Retired Illinois State Police lieutenant Bob Hulme has announced that he will be joining the race for a seat on the Madison County Board in Edwardsville’s District 17, against incumbent Ann Gorman. Hulme, a Republican, who has run for the District 17 seat in the past and has served as the Madison County Republican Chairman, said he would like people in the county to be fully aware of what is going on in the county. -
DHS worker from Highland charged with theft, official misconduct
Illinois Department of Human Services caseworker Amy Mueller, 40, of Highland, has been charged for allegedly misappropriating more than $160,000 in assistance for needy families. Mueller was arraigned earlier today on charges brought by Attorney General Lisa Madigan’s office in Madison County Criminal Court. -
County Coroner Rick Stone announces plans to retire
Just one day after the County Democratic Committee endorsed another candidate, the current St. Clair County coroner announced that he is not seeking re-election at the end of his term. -
Madison County real estate Aug. 13-18
A list of recent real estate transactions for Madison County. Including Alhambra, Alton, Bethalto, Collinsville, Cottage Hills, East Alton, Edwardsville, Glen Carbon, Godfrey, Granite City, Hamel, Hartford, Highland, Madison, Maryville, Moro, Pontoon Beach, St. Jacob, Troy, Wood River and Worden. -
Kievlan rules against Caseyville Township trustee's wife; Says 'politics are rough'
Politics are for people with thick skin.